Homemade Eel Sauce Recipe: Sweet and Savory Nitsume Sauce

Name: Homemade Eel Sauce Recipe: Sweet and Savory Nitsume Sauce
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup soy sauce; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

Eel sauce, also known as nitsume or kabayaki sauce (unagi no tare in Japanese), is a versatile sweet and salty condiment. Drizzle it over grilled fish, chicken, or sushi rolls for an umami-rich flavor. Traditionally used on grilled eel, this sauce also elevates simple noodle dishes. For a richer, more authentic taste, add 1/2 cup of dashi (homemade Japanese stock).

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield3/4 cup, 6

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Ingredients

0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup white sugar
0.5 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
Combine soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat.
Simmer, while stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to approximately 3/4 cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 121 kcal
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 23 g
Sodium Content: 1203 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g